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June, July and August 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Visit the Schumacher Homestead for summer events and activities from 1:00-4:00 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of June, July and August 2026.

JUNE 13 – Tag You’re It!: Swiss Settlement games & toys

JULY 11 – Critters, Spitters, and Gallinippers, Early Swiss critters

AUGUST 8 – Theme to be announced

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton High School vocal ensemble One Voice--with performers Ellie Hartzler, Claire Phillips, Liliana Liberato, Makenna Mohr, Eli Lehman and Ty Huffman--will present its final concert on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 4:00  p.m. in the Bluffton Middle School Cafetorium.

This performance marks the close of the group’s high school chapter. The program will feature selections from the past two years, revisiting the music that has shaped the ensemble’s time together.

MEDIA RELEASE__Details for May 2026 programs at Bluffton Public Libray, 145 S. Main St. See the library calendar HERE.

Events and Programs 

APRIL 25 MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society announced “A Museum in the Making” at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center on Main Street, Bluffton on Thursday, April 23, 2026.  

During this presentation, the Society disclosed plans to purchase and renovate two adjacent properties on North Main Street that are intended to become the future BOHS Museum.  Attendees learned what is planned for the museum, the projected timeline, and plenty of questions were asked about this exciting project.   

By Abby Howard, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Bob Dylan is considered one of the best songwriters of our time. In April of 1976, he released a song only in Japan called One More Cup of Coffee. The song could be found on his 4th album titled Desire. The recording is famous for the backup vocals by Emmylou Harris.

By Betsi Werling

Village of Bluffton Council met on Monday, April 27 with Mayor Rich Johnson conducting the meeting. During the session, Council heard a presentation from Ohio Northern engineering students on two ways to improve stormwater control. A resolution was introduced to allow painting of the Bluffton University name and logo on the Village's east water tower.

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